§ MR. RUNCIMAN (Dewsbury)To ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade what are the French import duties on hams of British origin; and what are the corresponding duties on hams of American or Canadian origin.
(Answered by Mr. Bonar Law.) The French import duty on ham of English or Irish origin is at the rate of 30 francs per 100 kilogs. (12s. 2d. per cwt.) American or Canadian hams pay 50 francs per 100 kilogs. (£1 0s. 4d. per cwt.), and, in addition, a surtaxe d'entrepôt of 3 francs 60 cents. per 100 kilogs. (1s. 5½d. per cwt.) if imported viâ a European country.